Full Job Description
We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Youth Basketball Coach / Lead Basketball Specialist to deliver high-quality basketball coaching across youth camps, small group sessions, and 1-to-1 player development programmes.
This role is ideal for a coach who is passionate about youth development, technical skill progression, and creating a positive, structured, and inclusive learning environment for young athletes.
Responsibilities:
* Plan and deliver engaging basketball coaching sessions for youth players across camps, group training, and 1-to-1 development sessions.
* Act as Lead Basketball Specialist by setting coaching standards and supporting assistant or junior coaches where required.
* Lead basketball-specific coaching focused on fundamentals such as shooting, ball handling, passing, footwork, defence, spacing, and game awareness.
* Design age-appropriate and progressive training programmes tailored to individual player needs and development stages.
* Deliver high-energy basketball camps during school holidays, ensuring sessions are safe, well-organised, and development-focused.
* Provide clear, constructive feedback to help players improve confidence, skills, and understanding of the game.
* Ensure all coaching activities comply with safeguarding, child protection, and health & safety standards.
* Build strong, positive relationships with players, parents/guardians, and fellow coaching staff.
Please note: Applicants must have experience coaching basketball in a structured youth development environment.
Requirements:
* Proven experience coaching youth basketball (club, academy, school, or development programme level).
* Recognised basketball coaching qualification (Basketball Ireland Level 1/2, FIBA, or equivalent).
* Strong understanding of youth athlete development, basketball fundamentals, and session planning.
* Ability to coach group sessions as well as individual 1-to-1 player development sessions.
* Excellent communication skills and a professional, positive coaching approach.
* Valid or willingness to obtain First Aid / CPR certification.
* Garda Vetting (or willingness to complete).
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From €20.00 per hour
Benefits:
* Flexitime
Work Location: Remote